EU chief Ursula von der Leyen

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen

Teenagers pose for a picture while looking at their phones, in Bonn, Germany, February 20, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Jana Rodenbusch

Children's social media curbs planned across EU: Ursula von der Leyen

Von der Leyen presented a paper from two experts recommending a tiered approach, with under-13s only allowed to use social media for limited periods under the supervision of parents, caregivers and...

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, next to India's President Droupadi Murmu, as they arrive to attend the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, January 26, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

India, EU reach landmark trade deal, tariffs to be slashed on most goods

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen attend a press conference at the UK-EU summit at Lancaster House on May 19, 2025 in London, England. Photo: Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS

UK's Starmer and EU's von der Leyen discuss Ukraine peace plan, frozen Russian assets

Ursula von der Leyen said Russia is waging a "targeted gray zone campaign" against Europe, including airspace violations, sabotage and cyberattacks. Photo: Pascal Bastien/AP Photo

EU's von der Leyen urges response to hybrid warfare threats

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks at a press conference following the 25th EU-China Summit in Beijing, China July 24, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

Von der Leyen to outline EU priorities after US trade deal backlash

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks at a press conference following the 25th EU-China Summit in Beijing, China July 24, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

EU says von der Leyen's plane GPS system was jammed, Russian interference suspected

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in Turnberry, Scotland, Britain, July 27, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

US and EU avert trade war with 15% tariff deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks at a press conference following the 25th EU-China Summit in Beijing, China July 24, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo

EU chief von der Leyen heads to Scotland for trade talks with Trump

US President Donald Trump speaks during a roundtable discussion in Doha, Qatar, 15 May 2025. Photo: Reuters

Trump agrees to delay EU tariffs until 9 July

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer poses with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa as they arrive to attend the UK-EU Summit at Lancaster House in London on May 19, 2025. Photo: HENRY NICHOLLS/Pool via REUTERS

UK strikes EU trade and defence reset in 'new era' for relations

US Vice President JD Vance meets with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Chigi Palace in Rome, Italy, Sunday, May 18, 2025. Photo: Jacquelyn Martin/Pool via REUTERS

US seeks long-term trade negotiations with EU: Vance

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a statement on plans to strengthen the European defence industry and the EU's military capabilities, in Brussels, Belgium March 4, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Airbus and others call for sovereign infrastructure fund, buy European

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers a Special Address during the 55th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman

EU's Von der Leyen warns against 'global race to bottom' on tariffs in Davos